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Safeguarding adults training

We provide training to help protect adults with care and support needs. These training courses are valid for three years and employers should regularly assess individual knowledge and competence and arrange refresher training as needed. 

A recommended training pathway for all organisations and partners is outlined below. 

This online course introduces the basics of safeguarding adults.

Who is this course for?

Anyone who comes into contact with adults with care and support needs and has a role to protect them from abuse or neglect. This includes reception and administrative staff, personal assistants, and family carers.

What does the course include?

This session will enable delegates to understand:

  • what abuse is
  • how to recognise it
  • what to do if you suspect an adult is being abused.

How do I book?

This free e-learning module is available to anyone working or living in Gloucestershire. 
You can access it through LearnPro Community. For registration details, contact the Multi-Agency Workforce Development Team:

This online course introduces the basics of safeguarding adults.

Who is this course for?

Anyone who comes into contact with adults with care and support needs and has a role to protect them from abuse or neglect. This includes reception and administrative staff, personal assistants, and family carers.

What does the course include?

This session will enable delegates to understand:

  • what abuse is
  • how to recognise it
  • what to do if you suspect an adult is being abused.

How do I book?

This free e-learning module is available to anyone working or living in Gloucestershire. 
You can access it through LearnPro Community. For registration details, contact the Multi-Agency Workforce Development Team:

This course equips front-line staff with the essential knowledge and skills to safeguard adults with care and support needs, ensuring concerns are identified and raised in line with Gloucestershire’s multi-agency procedures.

Who is this course for?

All front-line staff who have direct contact with adults with care and support needs.

What does the course include?

This session will enable delegates to:

  • understand what safeguarding is and their role in safeguarding adults
  • identify an adult in potential need of safeguarding
  • understand their responsibility to raise a concern within Gloucestershire's multi-agency safeguarding policies and procedures.

How do I book?

This half-day course can be delivered in-person or virtually within your organisation by a GSAB-approved safeguarding trainer, or you can book an individual place on open courses.

Please note: Completion of "Level 1 - Safeguarding Adults Awareness" is required before attending this course.

If your organisation is interested in developing its own GSAB-approved Safeguarding Trainer, we run a Train the Trainer workshop twice a year to support organisations in delivering this training internally. For further information, please contact emma.hawkins@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

This course equips front-line staff with the essential knowledge and skills to safeguard adults with care and support needs, ensuring concerns are identified and raised in line with Gloucestershire’s multi-agency procedures.

Who is this course for?

All front-line staff who have direct contact with adults with care and support needs.

What does the course include?

This session will enable delegates to:

  • understand what safeguarding is and their role in safeguarding adults
  • identify an adult in potential need of safeguarding
  • understand their responsibility to raise a concern within Gloucestershire's multi-agency safeguarding policies and procedures.

How do I book?

This half-day course can be delivered in-person or virtually within your organisation by a GSAB-approved safeguarding trainer, or you can book an individual place on open courses.

Please note: Completion of "Level 1 - Safeguarding Adults Awareness" is required before attending this course.

If your organisation is interested in developing its own GSAB-approved Safeguarding Trainer, we run a Train the Trainer workshop twice a year to support organisations in delivering this training internally. For further information, please contact emma.hawkins@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

This online course builds advanced skills and knowledge to contribute effectively to safeguarding processes, support informed decision-making, and understand policies and legislation.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for frontline staff and practitioners who work with adults with care and support needs and may identify, respond to, or refer safeguarding concerns.

What does the course include?

This course builds learners knowledge and understanding of safeguarding legislation, the Care Act 2014, and local procedures. Learners will develop the skills to recognise abuse and neglect, make proportionate decisions, and understand when and how to raise concerns under Section 42. The course emphasises the six safeguarding principles, working with partner agencies, and gaining and respecting the adult’s views and wishes, enabling learners to contribute effectively to safeguarding processes within their defined role and responsibilities.

How do I book?

All upcoming dates are listed on LearnPro with an option to attend in person or online. You can book your place using your LearnPro Community account.

GCC Adult Social Care - Please book your place though your SAP account. 

This online course builds advanced skills and knowledge to contribute effectively to safeguarding processes, support informed decision-making, and understand policies and legislation.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for frontline staff and practitioners who work with adults with care and support needs and may identify, respond to, or refer safeguarding concerns.

What does the course include?

This course builds learners knowledge and understanding of safeguarding legislation, the Care Act 2014, and local procedures. Learners will develop the skills to recognise abuse and neglect, make proportionate decisions, and understand when and how to raise concerns under Section 42. The course emphasises the six safeguarding principles, working with partner agencies, and gaining and respecting the adult’s views and wishes, enabling learners to contribute effectively to safeguarding processes within their defined role and responsibilities.

How do I book?

All upcoming dates are listed on LearnPro with an option to attend in person or online. You can book your place using your LearnPro Community account.

GCC Adult Social Care - Please book your place though your SAP account. 

This course provides specialist training for professionals who lead safeguarding enquiries.

Who is this course for?

Mandatory for Social Workers, Advanced Practitioners, and all roles leading Section 42 safeguarding enquiries.

What does the course include?

Specialist training for anyone undertaking the lead investigator role, focusing on the safeguarding process, providing expert input, and peer support.

How do I book?

GCC Adult Social Care practitioners - Please book your place though your SAP account. 

GHC Adult Social Care practitioners -  Please book your place though your Care to Learn account. 

Additional modules

Once you have completed the Level 4 training, we also offer half day sessions on:

  • Self-Neglect and Safeguarding Adults
  • Domestic Abuse

This course provides specialist training for professionals who lead safeguarding enquiries.

Who is this course for?

Mandatory for Social Workers, Advanced Practitioners, and all roles leading Section 42 safeguarding enquiries.

What does the course include?

Specialist training for anyone undertaking the lead investigator role, focusing on the safeguarding process, providing expert input, and peer support.

How do I book?

GCC Adult Social Care practitioners - Please book your place though your SAP account. 

GHC Adult Social Care practitioners -  Please book your place though your Care to Learn account. 

Additional modules

Once you have completed the Level 4 training, we also offer half day sessions on:

  • Self-Neglect and Safeguarding Adults
  • Domestic Abuse

A variety of e-learning modules and training courses that are available. These include:

Introduction to Safeguarding Adults and Children in Gloucestershire

Mental Capacity Act

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

Safeguarding Leadership

Domestic Abuse

Modern Day Slavery.

These training packages are available as refresher training and are compliant with the Care Act 2014.

A variety of e-learning modules and training courses that are available. These include:

Introduction to Safeguarding Adults and Children in Gloucestershire

Mental Capacity Act

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

Safeguarding Leadership

Domestic Abuse

Modern Day Slavery.

These training packages are available as refresher training and are compliant with the Care Act 2014.

Contact us

If you would like to register with the LearnPro Community, or are having any difficulties accessing the courses, please contact the Multi-Agency Workforce Development Team: